Ellen DeGeneres, 'American Idol'

Ellen DeGeneres, 'American Idol'

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Granted, "American Idol" doesn't come back until January, but DeGeneres replacing Paul Abdul at the judging table won't be ignored. The popular comedian and talk show host should add something that the show has been missing: a funny, regular listener's take on what's going on in front of us each week.

Granted, "American Idol" doesn't come back until January, but DeGeneres replacing Paul Abdul at the judging table won't be ignored. The popular comedian and talk show host should add something that the show has been missing: a funny, regular listener's take on what's going on in front of us each week. (FOX)

Granted, "American Idol" doesn't come back until January, but DeGeneres replacing Paul Abdul at the judging table won't be ignored. The popular comedian and talk show host should add something that the show has been missing: a funny, regular listener's take on what's going on in front of us each week.